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Brock was driving toward Pallet he should arrived by night fall. It had been so long since he’d seen Ash and Misty. I suppose I’ll see Tracey too. I wonder what they look like after all this time. I wonder if Ash still wears that hat all the time. I wonder how Pikachu is. I wonder too much. This is gonna be a long drive. Brock was admiring the scenery as he drove. Trees lines the road on both sides.

Meanwhile Tracey was talking to Gary about Ash and Misty. “So you bet him that? You are totally clueless aren't you? Do you honestly think you are gonna win?” Gary was a little taken aback by that comment, “And why wouldn‘t I? It‘s not like she likes him or something.” Tracey burst out laughing, “How would you know anyway Gary? Did you travel with them? ” Gary was getting irritated, “No but what does that have to do with anything?” Tracey snorted at Gary and said, “”Man, she‘s head over heels for Ash! I can‘t believe you didn‘t know.” Tracey continues to chuckle at Gary’s stupidity. “Oh man,” Then quietly Gary begins to smile. I never said I wouldn’t interfere with the bet. In fact I can do whatever I want there are no conditions on my end of the deal. Gary got an mischievous smile. “What?” Tracey said. “Oh it‘s nothing.” Gary snickered.

Brock just drove into the Ketchum driveway and walked to the door. He couldn’t wait to see his old friends. He knocked and Mrs. Ketchum answered the door. “How may I help you?” Mrs. Ketchum didn’t recognize him. He cleared his throat and said, “Mrs. Ketchum you honestly don‘t know who I am?” She looked closer it was kinda dark out. The eyeless wonder, she thought. “Oh hi Brock! Sorry, Ash isn‘t here.” Brock got a little upset. He knew I was coming. “Where is he, do you know?” For Ash’s sake she better. I better not drive all this way for nothing. “Yes, he took Misty out to the Pallet Bar.” Brock sighed, the Pallet Bar, just how small is Pallet? Only one bar. I’d still be a virgin if I lived here! “So where is this bar?” Delia told him the directions. He got back in his car and tried to find the bar.

Ash was driving to the Pallet Bar with Misty. I can’t believe what I’ve gotten my self into! How can I do this to my best friend? I’m a pig! I’m as bad as Gary. Besides like I even have a chance and I quote what she said today ‘saving my lips.’ I wonder who is so special she’d wait 21 years or more to kiss them? Whatever. I need to talk to Gary. Maybe I can still get out of this. What am I thinking? I can’t do that, Gary would hold it over my head for the rest of my life. I feel kinda bad if I try and kiss her I’ll be spoiling her lips cause she wants to ‘save’ them. I always knew she was into all that romantic crap but I never knew she was so serious about something like a kiss. I can’t take this guilt it’s gonna eat me alive! Damn you for this Gary Oak!!! If it wasn’t for you I might be able to relax and just have fun!!

Misty looked over at Ash while he was driving and noticed how serious he looked, it almost looked painful. He must be thinking really hard. She chuckled to herself. Ash is so funny! I hope he’s gonna be okay. “Ash why do you look so serious? Are you okay?” He lost his current train of thought, “I was just watching the road.” Whatever, Misty thought. What are you trying to hide Ash Ketchum? I can read you like a book. “You sure?” Ash was starting to sweat he was nervous too much pressure, “Yeah.”

They finally arrived at the bar. I need a drink thought Ash. They went up to the counter to order some drinks. “What‘ll it be Mist?” Ash asked her. “Beer.” Beer? Girls don’t drink bear. She’s still just one of the guys. “Two beers please.” They took their beers and went to the table. “Misty, could you please be my driver if I get smashed? I‘m a little stressed out.” I knew something was bothering him!! But if he won’t talk I can’t make him. “Sure Ash, I‘ll just nurse this beer.” Ash smiled at her, She didn’t even question me. She’s so understanding. “Thanks, Mist, you are the greatest friend.” Ugh! Friend is that all I’ll ever be to him. Oh well. Misty sighed softly. “Ash can I ask you something?”

“Shoot.” Please don’t ask me what’s wrong. “Have you ever been kissed?” Ash sighed Well that came out of no where, “Yeah, Mist I have but there was, I don‘t know, no spark. They were meaningless.” I wondered if I did kiss him, if he would think it was meaningless? I sure hope not. Whoever he kissed doesn’t know how lucky they are. I been wanting to kiss him since I was twelve and he was ten. Lucky. No fair. Misty frowned. Ash saw her frown and thought, now what does she have to frown for. Maybe this guy she wants to kiss so bad. Maybe she’s tired of waiting? Maybe I have a shot? It’s too early though. I need to warm her up some more first. I could just kill Gary. Too bad I’m not a murderer!! Oh well. Ash stared at Misty’s lips and accidentally tuned her out with his thoughts, Those are nice lips, maybe it won’t be as bad as I think. “Don‘t you agree Ash?” Ash sighed, Oh shit what am I agreeing too? “Yes.” Misty got excited, “Great then let‘s go!” Misty dragged him out to the dance floor. “I never knew you liked this song. I glad we both like it.” What exactly had she been saying to me? Great what ever it is I hope it doesn’t make me screw up in the future! I need advise bad. I’ll have to get away from her for awhile tomorrow. (a/n: All Ash missed was “This is a great song to dance to,”)

Brock finally found the bar. That’s the last time I get directions from Delia. This bar is not that hard to find but she sent me to a Empty Lot. Maybe she was drunk? Brock headed inside. He saw a cute girl sitting in the corner at a table by herself. I have to. She’s so beautiful. “Is this seat empty?” The girl snapped at him, “Yes,” she was very irritated, “and mine will be too if you sit down.” She wasn't even looking at him. Why is she so determined she doesn’t like me, if she won’t even look at me? I’ll try again. “If I could see you naked, I'd die happy” She was pissed now is this idiot serious?, “Yeah, but if I saw you naked, I'd probably die laughing.” Ouch! That hurt!

“Hey Brock I see you found Misty.” Ash had been in the bathroom. *Brock sweatdropped* and said, “Hi, Misty, I didn‘t recognize you.” Misty laughed, leave it to Brock to actually think that crap works. “It‘s okay. But one more and you wouldn‘t been a Brock pancake!!” Brock laughed nervously. “Got ya.” Ash wondered what did I miss? “Did I miss something?” Ash asked curiously. “Brock was trying to pick me up.” Ash fell over laughing his butt off. A tear rolled down his cheek. Misty got pissed at this. “Why is that so funny? You think nobody wants to pick me up?” *Ash sweatdropped* and said, “Chill I‘m laughing at Brock, did he use a pick up line?” Misty smiled, “Yes, but I know all the comebacks.” She grinned. Brock didn’t get why his love life is always the butt of everyone’s jokes. What did I do wrong?

They hung out together till late in the evening. Ash was plastered. Brock helped her carry him to the car. Oh the way home Ash was quiet. He had passed out. Misty had to drag him from the car to his room. She took his shoes off and tucked him in. She kissed him on the forehead and said, “Goodnight Ash, sweet dreams.” Ash mumbled, “Bet kiss.” Misty wondered what that was about. Probably nothing. Maybe one of the girls he kissed was named Beth?